Prevention Officer
Prevention Officer
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Job Description
Contract Type: 14 month Fixed Term (2x posts)
Working Hours: Full time- 37 Hours per week- Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Grade F- Starting Salary is 31568 (Level one) rising to 34314 (Level four) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Location:Dragon Court NG8 3BP
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
The Prevention Officer is an exciting position that has been created as part of the Face-to-Face Prevention project within the Adults Transformation Programme. You will play a key role in promoting independence and well-being among adults in the community. We have the opportunity to recruit to 2 of these new Prevention Officer posts.
The Prevention Officer will provide support that focuses on prevention supporting people through crisis and helping them to become independent utilising their own strengths and support networks in their area. Workers will have a proactive approach to preventing an individuals health and social care issues before they escalate. You will be required to collaborate with the individuals personal support networks health professionals and community partners to help deliver effective prevention strategies.
If you are passionate about preventative support and making a difference in the lives of adults in our community we want to hear from you!
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
You will need excellent communication and time management skills and must be highly motivated enthusiastic and committed. You will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach and a strong willingness to accept and adapt to change.
You will be responsible for assessing vulnerable adults in their own homes and the nature of the work requires significant resilience and an ability to focus on outcomes. In return this is a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real and positive difference to peoples lives.
THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Relevant experience in Adult Social Care or a related field.
- Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to promoting independence and dignity in care delivery
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Chris Corder by telephone onor by email at
How to Apply-
Please read through the job description/person specification and submit your CV and a short supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your skills knowledge and experience meet the Essential Criteria above. Send your expressions of interest to Chris Corder by 5pm on 4th July 2025
Closing Date: 4th July 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:w/c 14th July 2025
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to ourTerms & Conditions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
